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Cheap flights from South Africa to Germany from R3 479

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FRA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Germany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Germany flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 749

One-way from

R3 479

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R12 555

Good round-trip deal

R10 058 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 828 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • South Africa to Germany
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 15m total
  • South Africa to Germany
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 952 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Germany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Germany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 29/110:10JNB - HAM
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Mon 2/215:05HAM - JNB
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R9 749
Thu 22/120:15JNB - HAM
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/110:55HAM - JNB
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R9 831
Tue 3/215:20CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/219:45FRA - CPT
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R9 831
Sun 25/120:45JNB - MUC
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Mon 9/217:30MUC - JNB
1 stop13h 45mCondor
Deal found 6/1R9 995
Wed 27/58:45JNB - HAM
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Tue 16/617:15HAM - JNB
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R10 011
Thu 22/110:10JNB - DUS
1 stop13h 30mLufthansa
Mon 26/117:25DUS - JNB
1 stop12h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1R10 011
Thu 22/110:10JNB - MUC
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/215:35MUC - JNB
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 011
Sun 25/110:10JNB - MUC
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Sat 7/219:30MUC - JNB
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R10 060
Sun 25/115:25CPT - MUC
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/218:00MUC - CPT
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1R10 126
Thu 22/120:15JNB - MUC
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Wed 4/220:50MUC - JNB
1 stop12h 40mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R10 159
Wed 11/27:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Tue 17/27:05FRA - CPT
1 stop21h 45mAir France
Deal found 7/1R10 241
Mon 2/223:59JNB - HAM
1 stop35h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/318:05HAM - JNB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R10 257

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Germany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Germany that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Germany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHamburg

JNB - HAM

JNBHAM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Hamburg

Mon 2/2

15:05-7:05

1 stop15h 00m

R9 749

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

10:10-19:45

Nonstop10h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/2

12:00-10:30

1 stop21h 30m

R10 011

JohannesburgHamburg

JNB - HAM

JNBHAM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

Hamburg

Tue 16/6

13:15-6:40

1 stop17h 25m

R10 011

JohannesburgDüsseldorf

JNB - DUS

JNBDUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10-22:40

1 stop13h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 26/1

17:25-7:05

1 stop12h 40m

R10 011

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:10-19:45

Nonstop10h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/2

19:30-7:05

Nonstop10h 35m

R10 011

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:15-8:15

1 stop13h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/2

20:50-10:30

1 stop12h 40m

R10 159

JohannesburgHamburg

JNB - HAM

JNBHAM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

23:59-10:40

1 stop35h 41m

Hamburg

Wed 25/3

18:05-12:10

1 stop17h 05m

R10 257

JohannesburgHamburg

JNB - HAM

JNBHAM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:15-10:05

1 stop14h 50m

Hamburg

Mon 26/1

14:00-7:05

2 stops16h 05m

R10 372

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

23:15-11:00

1 stop35h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 18/6

7:00-21:35

1 stop14h 35m

R10 569

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

23:59-16:45

1 stop17h 46m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 7/2

11:40-22:05

1 stop33h 25m

R10 586

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Germany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Germany from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Germany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Germany?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Germany (average of R6 154). Flying from South Africa to Germany in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to DE?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Germany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Germany as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Germany

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Germany. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to DE0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Germany delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between South Africa and Germany have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Germany flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Germany flights?

Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Germany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Germany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Germany. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Germany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 691 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Condor
6,4
Okay
398 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Germany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Germany?

    Lufthansa, SWISS, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Germany in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 45m. South Africa and Germany are separated by a distance of 8438 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Germany one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 184. Etihad Airways flights start at R4 529 while deals on Lufthansa start at R4 769 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Germany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Germany flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Germany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Germany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Germany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Germany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Germany?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Germany (average of R6 154). Flying from South Africa to Germany in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Germany

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Germany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 151AverageR12 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 624AverageR13 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapestR7 625AverageR14 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 717AverageR13 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 777AverageR14 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 787AverageR13 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR9 005AverageR13 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 249AverageR14 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 700AverageR13 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 945AverageR11 819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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